How to Get a Yes/No Answer in Your Tarot Card Reading Session?

If you have ever pulled out a tarot card hoping to get a clear yes or no reply, you are not alone. A number of times, people want a straightforward answer - is this the right job for me? Is it worth my effort to continue this relationship? Should I go for it or not? But when they pull a card from the deck, it is The Moon or Two of Swords or something else, leaving you more confused than ever before.

Well, while tarot cards are traditionally famous for guidance, insights, and getting the bigger picture, it is possible to get a yes or no answer if you know the right approach. In this article, we will look into the different methods that tarot readers can use to get a clear answer, along with the ways you should phrase your question.

The Fickle Nature of Tarot Cards

Let’s be real. Tarot cards were never built for yes and no responses or binary answers, they are designed to be layered, symbolic, and rich. What makes it all the more complex is that every card has a story to tell - a story which cannot be packaged in yes or no, while one card might feel a definite yes in one question, in another context it could be a sharp No. This is where things get tricky.

Take the High Priestess for reference. She is intuitive, deeply wise, and mysterious. But does she resonate with a definite yes? Or is she cautioning you to wait? Maybe she wants you to reflect? This is why readers hesitate when it comes to Yes and No questions.

That said, just because they hesitate doesn’t mean it does not work, and Tarot can never give a Yes or No answer. The trick is finding answers in the cards’ ambiguity instead of chasing concrete answers.

Here are some ways you can get a direct response from tarot.

Upright vs Reversed Tarot Cards

Whenever you are in doubt, keep the reading basic. In case you get an upright card, treat it as a yes; in case it is reserved, treat it as no. When using this approach, ensure that the deck has a healthy mix of reversed and upright cards, then cut the deck and turn the cards by 180 degrees from top to bottom before reshuffling. Repeat this a few times to get the same number of reversed and upright cards.

It is a very straightforward technique that gets you a clear answer without the need to delve further into a detailed reading.

Give Them a Yes, No, and Maybe

Go through your entire tarot deck one card at a time. Place all the cards that you intuitively feel would mean a Yes in one pile and all the No cards in the second pile. Finally, in the third pile, keep all the Maybe resonating cards.

It is critical to decide the cards you feel most connected with in terms of Yes, No, and Maybe, much before you do a reading; otherwise, you would end up getting tempted to change the card if the answer you get is not in line with what you wanted to hear.

Favourable or Unfavourable Cards

Transforming a concrete Yes or No into a more flexible, favourable or unfavourable answer plays on the agenda that the future is not fixed. Using these wordings, readers are able to mentally leave room for circumstances to change as they grow in life, especially since it is a known fact that what we need today might not be something that is aligned with our future.

You can always use words like it is likely, it’s unlikely, or it’s very unlikely as a way to add a wiggle room in the yes or no answers for life to happen.

Yes If or No If Replies

The Yes or No answers in Tarot cards can be made conditional. Meaning, it would be a yes if you do these things, or it would be a definite No if you don’t do something.

For example, you want to know if you would be able to buy a car this year, and the Seven of Pentacles come up, which technically is a favourable card. Now add a Yes ‘If in the response. If you are willing to put in long-term work.

In case of the same question, you draw a Tower, which is usually a No card, add an ‘If’ and say, “The chances of buying a car this year are fairly slim, maybe because something else of priority will come up that will need my energy”. Doing this prepares you for both instances, without entirely relying on the yes and no of the Tarot card.

How to Frame the Right Yes or No Question?

Before you even shuffle the deck, re-read the question you are about to ask. Is it arising from a clear mind? Is it coming from a place of anxiety and hoping for a quick fix?

One of the top reasons why yes or no responses feel unsatisfying is not the cards but the questions. For example, asking, “Will I ever be successful?” is extremely broad, as what success means to someone, the timeline they are looking at, or the area of life they want to succeed in are all hidden.

Tarot thrives on clarity. Something that can be achieved by asking Is it ideal for me to continue my current career in the next year as well? See how focused, time-bound the conversation became? Chances are that the answer would be equally clear.

Also, avoid emotional and desperation-driven questions like, “Will my ex come back to me?” Instead ask, “Would reconnecting with this person be beneficial for me?”. This would keep the power with you while helping the cards reflect something meaningful.

When Not to Ask For a Yes/No from Tarot?

As tempting as it would be to ask a yes or no question, especially when you are feeling indecisive, chances are tarot is not the place you should look for answers.

For starters, if you are asking the same question again and again, hoping for a different answer, take a pause to retrospect, as tarot is not an instrument to seek validation.

Also, when you feel overwhelmed or emotionally high, your energy could cloud your judgement, and the tarot might end up reflecting your inner chaos instead of the external truth.

Lastly, avoid Yes or No questions when you want to know someone else’s thoughts, feelings, and choices. Tarot can give insights into your life, and not the person who is drawing it.

Why choose HiAstro for Tarot Card readings?

At the end of the day, tarot is not about right or wrong, it is about gaining awareness of yourself. So while you might be hoping for a Yes, you could get a No, which is Tarot’s way of telling you that you need to take a break, introspect, and consider something you would have missed.

Ultimately, in the journey to seeking yes or no answers, don’t ignore what Tarot can give you - a space to check in with your intuition, clarity around the situation you have found yourself in, and even the push to trust yourself more than whatever the outcome you are hoping for.

At HiAstro, our Tarot Card readers have unlocked the art of aligning your intuition with life’s goals and decisions. If you are looking for answers or clarity on a life decision or blocker, consult our tarot card readers today.